Mental Health Technician, Adolescents, 3S, Peace, 7a-3p

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Technician (MHT) participates in care for psychiatric patients in crisis under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role supports a safe, therapeutic environment and provides clinical patient-care support in a caring, safe, and efficient manner. Duties include specimen collection, assistance with activities of daily living, behavioral management, crisis intervention, and implementing patient treatment in accordance with physician orders, RN directives, hospital and unit policies, and standards of patient care and clinical practice. In collaboration with patients and their families as defined by the patient, the MHT is responsible for patient care.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED/equivalent.
CPR certification accredited by the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers.
Obtain and maintain certification by completing a facility-determined, organizationally endorsed crisis intervention training program.
For Transport MHT roles, maintain a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

College coursework in social and health sciences.
One year of inpatient or emergency psychiatry or related experience.
Completion of a recognized Clinical Assistant, Medical Assistant, or EMT training program.
Nursing students who have completed Fundamentals of Nursing.

Responsibilities

Monitor and maintain the therapeutic environment.
Participate in identifying, managing, and stabilizing crisis situations.
Transport patients and remain with them throughout tests.
Accompany patients and, when appropriate, wait with them for discharge transportation.
Assist with physical examinations, safety and contraband searches, transfers, and discharges.
Assist with implementing and documenting seclusion and restraint use.
Perform and document vital signs, oxygen saturation monitoring, phlebotomy, and point-of-care testing as needed.
Assist other members of the nursing care team and other disciplines.
Perform delegated and ancillary basic nursing skills, including activities of daily living, monitoring patient condition, body mechanics, and nutritional support, in accordance with applicable standards and policies.
Complete functional assignments according to unit standards, including patient admission and discharge procedures and unit environmental organization.
Cross-train and provide staffing support to alternate psychiatric units as needed.
Perform clerical duties.
Demonstrate emergency and patient-safety procedures, including management of safety devices and equipment.
Participate in department activities and initiatives to support a safe environment.
Participate in training, development, and continuing education activities.
Participate in performance improvement, quality improvement, and patient-safety activities, and help maintain compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards.
Comply with company policies, procedures, standards of conduct, and HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.